Oral interface for smoking apparatus

ABSTRACT

An oral interface for a smoking apparatus that is configured to facilitate the ability for a user to engage at least two types of smoking or vaping device. The present invention includes a body wherein the body includes a first end and a second end. The body has a hollow passage between the first end and second end. A first opening is formed at the first end of the body and a second opening is formed at the second end of the body. The body is manufactured from a pliable bacteria resistant material such as but not limited to silicon. The body of the oral interface for a smoking apparatus is funnel shaped wherein the diameter of the body proximate the first end is less than that of the diameter proximate the second end. It is contemplated that the body could be provided in alternate sizes and colors.

PRIORITY UNDER 35 U.S.C Section 119(e) & 37 C.F.R. Section 1.78

This nonprovisional application claims priority based upon the followingprior U.S. Provisional Patent Application entitled: Interface forSmoking Apparatus, Application No. 62/767,477 filed Nov. 14, 2018, inthe name of James Allan Bradley, which is hereby incorporated byreference for all purposes.

FIELD OF INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to smoking accessory, morespecifically but not by limitation, an accessory configured to operablycouple with a smoking or vaping apparatus wherein the interface providesa user of the aforementioned apparatus a singular interface that is notshared so as to inhibit the likelihood of the spread of germs as aresult of engaging with the smoking or vaping apparatus.

BACKGROUND

As is known in the art, smoking and vaping apparatus are quite popular.With the legalization of marijuana in many jurisdictions, smokingapparatus such as but not limited to bongs are frequently utilized inlarge settings. Conventional utilization of bongs typically is such thatmany users will alternate inhalations from the mouthpiece of the bong.As the bong is passed amongst the users thereof, the accumulation ofgerms occurs at the mouthpiece of the bong. The bong mouthpiece istypically a glass tube wherein each user will place their mouth on theglass tube and sealably engage therewith. During this engagement thetransfer of saliva deposits almost always happens and as such thedeposit of germs occurs on the mouthpiece of the bong.

Another popular device is the vape. The vape is a device that provides awater vapor to the user instead of smoke. The vape device is inhaledmuch like traditional cigars or cigarettes wherein the user will placethe mouthpiece of the vape in their mouth and inhale. As vape devicesare shared the transfer of germs occurs which creates an undesirableenvironment for users.

It is intended within the scope of the present invention to provide aninterface to engage a device such as but not limited to a vape or bongwherein the device is singular to a user and separable therefrom so asto inhibit contamination of the device with germs from the mouth of auser.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is the object of the present invention to provide a device that isconfigured to engage a device such as but not limited to a bong or avape wherein the device is releasably secured to a vape or bong and isoperable to inhibit the spread of germs during utilization of the bongor vape by a plurality of users.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a device that isreleasably secured to a bong or vape and operable to inhibit the spreadof germs wherein the device is manufactured from food grade silicone.

A further object of the present invention is to provide a device that isconfigured to engage a device such as but not limited to a bong or avape wherein the device includes a body having a first end and a secondend wherein the first end has a diameter that is less than that of thesecond end.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a devicethat is releasably secured to a bong or vape and operable to inhibit thespread of germs wherein the body is funnel shaped.

An additional object of the present invention is to provide a devicethat is configured to engage a device such as but not limited to a bongor a vape wherein the body is utilized in a first position and a secondposition dependent upon engagement with a vape or bong.

Yet a further object of the present invention is to provide a devicethat is releasably secured to a bong or vape and operable to inhibit thespread of germs wherein in the first position a user will engage thefirst end and the second end is operably coupled to a vape.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a device that isconfigured to engage a device such as but not limited to a bong or avape wherein in the second position the user will engage the second endand the device is operably coupled to a bong.

An alternate object of the present invention is to provide a device thatis releasably secured to a bong or vape and operable to inhibit thespread of germs wherein the body is pliable so as to provide a sealablecoupling with either a vape or bong.

Still a further object of the present invention is to provide a devicethat is configured to engage a device such as but not limited to a bongor a vape wherein the device has no impact on the airflow from either avape or a bong.

An additional object of the present invention is to provide a devicethat is releasably secured to a bong or vape and operable to inhibit thespread of germs wherein the device is flame resistant.

A further object of the present invention is to provide a device that isconfigured to engage a device such as but not limited to a bong or avape wherein the device can be cleaned utilizing a conventionaldishwasher.

An alternative objective of the present invention is to provide a devicethat is releasably secured to a bong or vape and operable to inhibit thespread of germs wherein the body material is hygienic.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a device that isconfigured to engage a device such as but not limited to a bong or avape wherein the device is provided in a plurality of colors and sizes.

To the accomplishment of the above and related objects the presentinvention may be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanyingdrawings. Attention is called to the fact that the drawings areillustrative only. Variations are contemplated as being a part of thepresent invention, limited only by the scope of the claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A more complete understanding of the present invention may be had byreference to the following Detailed Description and appended claims whentaken in conjunction with the accompanying Drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 is a side view of the present invention; and

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the present invention engaged with avaping device; and

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the present invention engaged with abong style device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Referring now to the drawings submitted herewith, wherein variouselements depicted therein are not necessarily drawn to scale and whereinthrough the views and figures like elements are referenced withidentical reference numerals, there is illustrated an oral interface forsmoking apparatus 100 constructed according to the principles of thepresent invention.

An embodiment of the present invention is discussed herein withreference to the figures submitted herewith. Those skilled in the artwill understand that the detailed description herein with respect tothese figures is for explanatory purposes and that it is contemplatedwithin the scope of the present invention that alternative embodimentsare plausible. By way of example but not by way of limitation, thosehaving skill in the art in light of the present teachings of the presentinvention will recognize a plurality of alternate and suitableapproaches dependent upon the needs of the particular application toimplement the functionality of any given detail described herein, beyondthat of the particular implementation choices in the embodimentdescribed herein. Various modifications and embodiments are within thescope of the present invention.

It is to be further understood that the present invention is not limitedto the particular methodology, materials, uses and applicationsdescribed herein, as these may vary. Furthermore, it is also to beunderstood that the terminology used herein is used for the purpose ofdescribing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to limit thescope of the present invention. It must be noted that as used herein andin the claims, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” include the pluralreference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, forexample, a reference to “an element” is a reference to one or moreelements and includes equivalents thereof known to those skilled in theart. All conjunctions used are to be understood in the most inclusivesense possible. Thus, the word “or” should be understood as having thedefinition of a logical “or” rather than that of a logical “exclusiveor” unless the context clearly necessitates otherwise. Structuresdescribed herein are to be understood also to refer to functionalequivalents of such structures. Language that may be construed toexpress approximation should be so understood unless the context clearlydictates otherwise.

References to “one embodiment”, “an embodiment”, “exemplaryembodiments”, and the like may indicate that the embodiment(s) of theinvention so described may include a particular feature, structure orcharacteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes theparticular feature, structure or characteristic.

Referring in particular to the Figures submitted herewith, the oralinterface for smoking apparatus 100 includes a body 10. The body 10 ofthe oral interface for smoking apparatus 100 is manufactured from apliable flame-resistant material such but not limited to silicone. It isfurther desirable within the scope of the present invention that thematerial of the body 10 is antimicrobial. Lastly, it should beunderstood within the scope of the present invention that the body 10could be manufactured in alternate sizes and colors. The body 10includes a first end 11 and second end 12 wherein the body 10 has adiameter proximate the first end 11 that is less than that of the secondend 12. In a preferred embodiment of the body 10 the body 10 is funnelshaped being tapered from the second end 12 to the first end 11. Thebody 10 has a hollow passage 15 extending between the first end 11 andsecond end 12.

Located at the first end 11 is a first opening 20. A second opening 25is formed at the second end 12 of the body 10. The first opening 20 andsecond opening 25 are in fluid communication with each other via hollowpassage 15. As will be further discussed herein, the hollow passage 15in conjunction with the first opening 11 and second opening 12facilitates the transfer of smoke and/or vape fumes through the oralinterface for smoking apparatus 100 in order to be inhaled by a user ofthe oral interface for smoking apparatus 100.

The oral interface for smoking apparatus 100 is utilized in a firstposition and a second position wherein the position of the oralinterface for smoking apparatus 100 is dependent upon the type ofsmoking/inhalation device with which the user of the oral interface forsmoking apparatus 100 is operably coupling the oral interface forsmoking apparatus 100 thereto. As illustrated in the Figures submittedas a part hereof, the oral interface for smoking apparatus 100 isdesigned to be operably coupled to a vaping device and a bong styledevice. During operable engagement with a vape device 98 the first end11 is positioned so as to be engaged by a user's mouth. In the firstposition the second end 12 of the body 10 is superposed an upper portionof the vape device 98 so as to facilitate the ability for a user toinhale from the vape device 98 without having to place their mouth onthe vape device 98. As the body 10 is manufactured from a pliablematerial such as but not limited to silicon, the inner surface 29proximate the hollow passage 15 will seal against an upper portion ofthe vape device 98 so as to provide a sufficient seal to allow a user toexecute a draw on the vape device 98 and inhibit leaks in the area ofoperable engagement of the vape device 98 and the body 10 of the oralinterface for smoking apparatus 100.

In the second position, the oral interface for smoking apparatus 100 ispositioned so as to operably coupled to a bong style device 99. In thesecond position, the first end 11 of the body 10 is inserted into anopening 97 of the bong style device 99 so as to facilitate the partialinsertion of the body 10 into the bong style device 99. The pliablematerial of the body 10 allows for the creation of a sealably couplingwith the bong style device 99 so as to inhibit leakage of smoketherefrom. The second end 12 is positioned upwards in order to providethe second opening 25 in a position that is accessible by a user.Ensuing the operable coupling of the oral interface for smokingapparatus 100 with the bong style device 99 a user can inhale smokeproduced from the bong style device 99 wherein a user will place theirmouth on the second opening 25 of the body 10 so as to execute theinhalation of the smoke. It is contemplated within the scope of thepresent invention that the diameter of the second opening 25 could beprovided in alternate sizes so as to accommodate alternate size mouthsof the users of the oral interface for smoking apparatus 100.

In the preceding detailed description, reference has been made to theaccompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which are shown byway of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may bepracticed. These embodiments, and certain variants thereof, have beendescribed in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art topractice the invention. It is to be understood that other suitableembodiments may be utilized and that logical changes may be made withoutdeparting from the spirit or scope of the invention. The description mayomit certain information known to those skilled in the art. Thepreceding detailed description is, therefore, not intended to be limitedto the specific forms set forth herein, but on the contrary, it isintended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents, ascan be reasonably included within the spirit and scope of the appendedclaims.

What is claimed is:
 1. An oral interface for a smoking apparatus whereinthe oral interface is configured to engage at least two types of smokingand/or vaping devices wherein the oral interface for the smokingapparatus comprises: a body, said body having a first end and a secondend, said body having a hollow passage extending between said first endand said second end, said body having a first opening, said firstopening being proximate said first end of said body, said body having asecond opening, said second opening being proximate said second end; andwherein said body is configurable in a first position and a secondposition so as to operable couple to at least two types of smoking orinhalation devices.
 2. The oral interface for a smoking apparatus asrecited in claim 1, wherein said body has a diameter proximate saidfirst end that is less than that of the diameter proximate said secondend.
 3. The oral interface for a smoking apparatus as recited in claim2, wherein in said first position the oral interface for a smokingapparatus is positioned so as to position the first end in a position tobe engaged by a mouth of a user of the oral interface for a smokingapparatus.
 4. The oral interface for a smoking apparatus as recited inclaim 2, wherein in said second position the oral interface for asmoking apparatus is positioned so as to position the second end in aposition to be engaged by a mouth of a user of the oral interface for asmoking apparatus.
 5. The oral interface for a smoking apparatus asrecited in claim 2, wherein the body is manufactured from silicon.
 6. Anoral interface for a smoking apparatus wherein the oral interface isconfigured to engage a vape device and a bong style device wherein theoral interface for the smoking apparatus comprises: a body, said bodyhaving a first end and a second end, said body having a first openingproximate said first end, said body having a second opening proximatesaid second end, said body having a hollow passage extending betweensaid first end and said second end, said body having a diameterproximate said first end that is less than that of the diameterproximate said second end; and wherein said body is configurable in afirst position and a second position so as to be operably coupled to avape device and a bong style device.
 7. The oral interface for a smokingapparatus as recited in claim 6, wherein said body in funnel shaped. 8.The oral interface for a smoking apparatus as recited in claim 7,wherein in said first position the body said first end is positioned tobe engaged by a mouth of a user of the oral interface for a smokingapparatus.
 9. The oral interface for a smoking apparatus as recited inclaim 8, wherein in said second position the body said second end ispositioned to be engaged by a mouth of a user of the oral interface fora smoking apparatus.
 10. The oral interface for a smoking apparatus asrecited in claim 9, wherein in said first position the body said secondend is operably coupled with a portion of a vape device.
 11. The oralinterface for a smoking apparatus as recited in claim 10, wherein insaid second position the body said first end is inserted into a portionof a bong style smoking device.